JUNE
June
7
Gulfport Pride Festival
Gulfport: Enjoy local handcrafted arts, crafts, home décor and gifts from 130+
makers and small businesses, live music, the Gulfport Pride March featuring the
Gecko Marching Band, family games, face painting and more! Free. Takes place
10am-8pm along Beach Blvd S.
Info: https://gulfportprideflorida.com
June
12-22
Tampa Bay Restaurant Week
Tampa Bay: Discover the hottest new eateries or visit old favorites featuring
multiple-course price fixe lunch and dinner menus and drink specials across the
area. A portion of proceeds benefits Feeding Tampa Bay. Various hours,
locations. Info: https://tampabayrestaurantweek.com
June
21
Womyn in Comedy
St Pete: This brand-new Pride event features the hilarious Chantal Wayans and
special guest Paris Sashay bringing their sharp wit and bold, fearless voices
in a celebration of queer womyn in comedy in this brand-new Pride event.
Tickets. Showtime 7pm at 255 Beach Dr NE.
Info: w
www.stpetepride.org
June
14
Juneteenth Celebration
Dunedin: Celebrate the oldest-known national holiday with live music and spoken
word performances, arts and crafts vendors, kids’ activities, food trucks and
more. Free. Takes place 5-8pm at 420 Main St. Info: www.dunedin.gov
June 27
Pride Friday Night Concert
St Pete: Experience an unforgettable night of music, energy and love as singer-songwriter-producer
Durand Bernarr to kicks off Pride weekend with his signature powerhouse vocals and
massive stage presence. Tickets. Takes place 6pm at 200 1st Ave N.
Info: www.stpetepride.org
June 28
Pride Parade, TransMarch & Festival
St Pete: Discover Florida’s largest Pride festival uniting members of
the LBGTQ+ community and their allies featuring celebrity entertainers, colorful
floats, beads, live bands, DJs, vendors, food and beverage stations, pop-up
nightclubs and more! Free. Takes place 2-10 pm at 400 & 701 Bayshore Dr NE.
Info: www.stpetepride.org
June
29
Art & Nature Sunset Tours
St Pete: Explore the interconnection of art and nature with a docent-led tour at
the Museum of Fine Arts, then embark on a cruise of wildlife watching, a bird
sanctuary visit, and spectacular sunset views with Tampa Bay Watch. Tickets. Takes place 4-8:45pm at 255 Beach Dr NE.
Info: https://mfastpete.org
JULY
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
Picnic in the Park
Tarpon Springs: Kick off your independence with a star-spangled family
celebration featuring delicious food, live music, bounce houses, water slides
and festive fun for all ages! Free. Takes place 10am-1pm at 100 Library Lane.
Info: https://spongedocks.net
St Pete Pier’s The Fourth
Celebration
St Pete: Celebrate independence with a fun run, live
music and street performers, a family fun zone, shopping at Uncle Sam’s market,
festive food trucks and craft beer garden before a spectacular waterfront fireworks
display. Free. Takes place from 4-10pm at 600 2nd Ave. NE. Fireworks at 9 pm,
weather permitting. Info: https://stpetepier.org
Hometown USA
Dunedin: Celebrate independence with a patriotic parade of golf carts, live
music from the Something Major band, an outdoor movie, games, festival food and
face painting before the skies light up in a spectacular display of fireworks. Free.
Takes place 6-9:30pm at 373 Douglas Ave. Info: www.dunedingov.com
July 3 & 4
St Pete Pier Expo & Run
Wear your favorite patriotic costume for a day of fitness, swag bags and a pie
eating contest, then kick off your July 4 celebrations with a 4-mile run/walk
showcasing the amazing St Pete Pier as you take the scenic route along the sparkling
waterfront.
Info: https://stpeterunfest.org
July 4
St Pete Pier’s The Fourth
Celebration
Celebrate independence with a fun run, live music and
street performers, a family fun zone, shopping at Uncle Sam’s market, festive
food trucks and craft beer garden before a spectacular waterfront fireworks
display. Free. Takes place from 4-10pm at 600 2nd Ave. NE. Fireworks at 9 pm,
weather permitting. Info: https://stpetepier.org
July 4-27 (weekends)
The St Pete Pier Turns 5
Celebrate 5 years of the St. Pete Pier with fireworks, fitness fests, local
artists, an outdoor mural gallery, sand sculptures, signature food and drink
creations from favorite Pier eateries, live music, and a massive drone finale
event! Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this is one free birthday party you
won’t want to miss! Free. Various times/Pier locations. Info: www.celebrate5years.com
July 5:
Patriotic Water Ski Show,
Jet Ski Stunts and Flyboarder. Free. Takes place 4-10pm at 615 2nd Ave NE.
Info: www.celebrate5years.com
July 12: Beats on the Pier - Live
local pop-up performances across the Pier’s unique waterfront spaces and free
food pairings from Pier restaurants, plus a headlining concert in Spa Beach
Park! Free. Various times and locations at 800 2nd Ave NE. Info: www.celebrate5years.com
July
19: Fit Day/Fleet Fest/Touch A Truck - A full day of yoga, a fun run, Pilates,
salsa, and more. Then, get up close and hands-on with a massive display of the
vehicles, tools, and equipment that keeps the City of St. Pete running! Free. Schedule
TBA at 600 2nd Ave NE. Info: www.celebrate5years.com
July
20: Kids Fun Zone - Bounce houses,
interactive games, and hands-on activities --the ultimate play area for kids!
Freel Takes place 11am-7pm at 600 2nd Ave NE. Info: www.celebrate5years.com
July
20: Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival - Celebrate National Ice Cream Day, then cast
your vote in the Best Ice Cream award contest! Free. Takes place 11am-8pm at 600 2nd Ave. NE. Info: www.tampabayicecreamfest.com
July
27: Tech Demo and Innovation Day - Explore the latest advancements in with cutting-edge
product and gadget demos—from robotics and virtual reality to smart city tools
and AI. Free. Takes place 800 2nd Ave NE. Info: www.celebrate5years.com
July 27: Pier Epic Drone Show - Watch the skies light up in a finale event
featuring 1,000 synchronized drones showcasing the city’s past and present-day iconic
Piers before they “light ” a dazzling pyrotechnic birthday candle! Free. Takes
place 4-10pm (Drone show at 9pm) at 600 2nd Ave NE. Info: www.celebrate5years.com
July
20
Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival
St Pete: Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with soft serve, craft scoops,
gelatos, popsicles and other sweet treats from local vendors, then cast your vote
in the Best Ice Cream award contest! Free. Takes place 11am-8pm at
600 2nd Ave. NE. Info: https://stpetepier.org
AUGUST
August
18
Hippie Fest
Tarpon Springs: Get nostalgic with tie-dye and bell bottoms, a car show
featuring all makes and models of VW Bugs, hippie costume and hula contests,
live music, food, craft beer, and more! Free? Takes place 2-9pm on Dodecanese
Blvd. Info: https://spongedocks.net
August 30
Gecko
Fest
Gulfport: The largest end-of-summer celebration honors Gulfport’s unofficial
mascot and features live music, dancing, family-friendly games, costume
contests, food trucks, beer and wine and more! Free admission and parking.
Free. Takes place 10am-8pm at 3000 Beach Blvd. S. Info: https://visitgulfportflorida.com
SEPTEMBER
September
13 & 14
Sponge Docks Craft Festival
Tarpon Springs: Explore locally handmade jewelry, ceramics, photography,
painting and more, plus soaps and unique gifts along the famous Sponge Docks
and steps away from the best Greek restaurants, markets and bakeries in the US!
Free. Takes place Sat: 10am-7pm & Sun: 10am-5pm at 735 Dodecanese Blvd.
Info: https://spongedocks.net
September 29
Piertoberfest
St Pete: Pull on your lederhosen or don your favorite dirndl for a day of
authentic German beer, frankfurters, brats, potato salad, pretzels and more
from your favorite food trucks. Enjoy live music or test your might with stein
hoisting and other outrageous Bavarian games. Tickets. Noon-8pm. Takes place at
615 2nd Ave NE. Info: www.piertoberfest.com
OCTOBER
October
4 & 5
Odyssey Music Festival
St Pete: Explore an odyssey of unforgettable sounds from cutting-edge emo
masters, dance and live visual artists, vendors and more during this two-day
rave of the senses hosted in this eclectic arts event space. Tickets. Takes
place Fri 3pm-Sat 11:59pm at 2606 Fairfield Ave.
Info: www.omf20xx.com
October 4 & 5
Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch
St Pete: Celebrate the beginning of fall with live, family-friendly
entertainment, kids’ games and rides, photo booths, food vendors and the area’s
only waterfront pumpkin patch (Oct.5-13, various times)! Free. Takes place 11am-7pm
at 615 2nd Ave NE. Info: www.stpetefallfest.com or www.stpetefallfest.com/pumpkinpatch
October 8
Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tour
St Pete: Experience the dark and creepy side of the Sunshine City with a journey of some of
its lesser-known downtown haunts, including the spooky Roser
Park and Old Northeast neighborhoods. Tickets. Takes place 6:30-8:30pm at 335
2nd Avenue NE. Info: https://spmoh.com
October 11 & 12
Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival
Dunedin:
Browse ceramics and functional pottery, unique jewelry and more, handmade by some of the country's finest artists and crafters, or shop yummy sauces and spices, plus luxury bath items and gourmet goodies! Free. Takes place 10am-5pm at 271 Main St.
Info: www.artfestival.com
October TBA
SHINE Mural Festival
Celebrate a decade of public art with stunning large-scale murals and special
community events featuring the work of local, regional, national and international
artists and discover their impact as 15 new murals transform the city’s
landscape. Free. Takes place various times/locations. Info: https://stpeteartsalliance.org
NOVEMBER
November
22 & 23
Palm Harbor Craft Festival
Palm Harbor: Bring your holiday gift list and browse exceptional offerings from
the nation’s finest crafters under the white tents set up along the main
thoroughfare and just steps away from delightful boutiques and unique
restaurants. Free. Takes place 10am-5pm at 1023 Florida Ave. Info: www.artfestival.com